Salads aren’t typically the kind of meal your children get excited about. With these tips you can make your salads more exciting and nutritious! Follow these 4 simple steps for a successful dinner salad. 1. Start your salad off right- Iceberg lettuce is a common go to lettuce for most salads but it is not the most nutritious option. Try replacing Iceberg lettuce with romaine lettuce, arugula, spinach or, even better, a premade spring mix. A spring mix will save you time because everything is already washed, chopped, and ready to eat! It provides vitamin A, vitamin C, Calcium, and fiber. 2. Something filling– Let’s be honest. When was the last time you ate a simple salad and felt full? Salads are great, but they often aren’t very filling. This can lead to you snacking later in the evening and your children complaining before bed that they are still hungry even though they had two servings at dinner. Some things that can add nutrients to your salad and make it more filling include ...
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